According to the release, Otero has worked in the cleaning and restoration industry for nearly 25 years - 13 years in the field and 11 years in distribution sales.

"We’re pleased to have John join our team. With his extensive experience, he will greatly enhance our commitment to distributors and customers to provide the very best products and training and support their success," said John Ormsby, president of Dri-Eaz and ProRestore.

Otero is IICRC certified in ASD, CPT, UPH and WRT, and has taught over 150 educational seminars to approximately 3000 restorers, insurance agents and adjusters in the United States and Canada in the past two years, the release noted.